US EditionMichigan, Michigan State show their mettle in top-15 thriller
The Wolverines overcame 17 lead changes and 13 ties to secure a 94-91 overtime win, boosting their NCAA tournament seeding prospects, coach Kim Barnes Arico said.
- On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, No. 9 Michigan defeated No. 13 Michigan State 94-91 in overtime at Breslin Center in the first Associated Press top 15 meeting.
- With NCAA seeding implications in mind, both teams rank among the Big Ten's top-three scorers and have four players averaging double figures, highlighting postseason depth.
- The contest swung wildly, producing 17 lead changes and 13 ties and finishing as the highest-scoring meeting at 185 combined points.
- The teams will meet again Feb. 15 at Michigan after Michigan stopped Michigan State's 13-game home winning streak and hosts Nebraska on Wednesday.
- MSU's resurgence under Robyn Fralick and Michigan's strong youth core, including Olson, Holloway, and Swords, suggest both programs are positioned for sustained growth and NCAA success.
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No. 9 Michigan takes down No. 13 Michigan State, 94-91, in back-and-forth thriller
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No. 9 Michigan women beat No. 13 Michigan State 94-91 in OT in rivals’ 1st matchup as top-15 teams
Mila Holloway scored a career-high 26 points to help No. 9 Michigan outlast No. 13 Michigan State 94-91 in overtime on Sunday in the rivals’ first matchup with both teams ranked in the top 15 of The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll.
Michigan Outlasts Michigan State in OT Thriller at Breslin Center
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan and Michigan State delivered another rivalry classic on Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, where No. 9 Michigan edged No. 13 Michigan State 94–91 in an overtime thriller. The game was tightly contested from the start, with Michigan holding a narrow 25–22 lead after the first quarter before MSU steadied itself to take a 42–41 advantage at halftime. Both teams shot exceptionally well…
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